A calm spot in Struisenburg
This apartment on Specerijenhof 38 sits in Struisenburg, a neighbourhood in Rotterdam where the streets buzz with students and families. The atmosphere is mostly good, though sometimes noisy, as one resident puts it. Built in 1996, the home has an energy label B. The asking price of €559,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €462,227. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,206, while this home works out at €5,823 per m² based on the BAG registration. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one sits above the local average.
The home itself
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony, or garage. The living area is 96 m² according to the BAG registration, and the agent does not list a different figure. The home was built in 1996 and has an energy label B, which is an efficient label. No further details about insulation, heating, or ownership are given in the listing.
Struisenburg, a lively district
Struisenburg is part of the district Kralingen-Crooswijk, and residents of the district give it an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really." Another resident notes: "We regularly have trouble with full rubbish bins, causing rubbish bags to be left on the street, and I see in the neighbourhood app that there are issues with stolen packages from delivery services." A third resident simply says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." The district is home to many students, with 36% of residents aged 15 to 25, and 76% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Struisenburg neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, just around the corner, with a PLUS and another SPAR a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool, is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Kralingen, Praktijk S.B. Raja is a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek De Esch is just around the corner. For public transport, the tram stop Woudestein is a five-minute walk, served by lines 1, 4, 7, and 11. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Zuid, about 1.7 km away. All of this is within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €491,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 19%, from €413,000 to €491,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and similar for rail and air traffic. The foundation risk indication is low, with 3% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Thijs Meijer Makelaardij B.V.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Specerijenhof 38, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €559,000 is 21% above the average asking price in Struisenburg, which is €462,227. The price per m² is €5,823 based on the BAG living area of 96 m², while the neighbourhood average is €5,206 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the local market.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €491,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 19%, from €413,000 in 2020 to €491,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data. In the surrounding area, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 29 dB Lden, both also not above the standard. These figures are from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. However, the risk of pluvial flooding, which is flooding from heavy rain, is elevated. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 681 metres, which is just around the corner. A PLUS is at 733 metres, and another SPAR at 737 metres. An Albert Heijn and an Aldi are both at 803 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool at 288 metres, a five-minute walk. Other primary schools include Vrije School Vredehof at 836 metres and Montessorischool Kralingen at 844 metres. For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland voor Atheneum Havo Mavo is at 846 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Woudestein at 325 metres, served by lines 1, 4, 7, and 11. Avenue Concordia is at 339 metres with the same lines, and Oude Plantage at 550 metres with lines 1, 7, and 11. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Zuid at 1.7 km.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district Kralingen-Crooswijk give it an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says it is safe and beautiful, with nature and houses, and that the metro and tram are nearby. Another mentions issues with full rubbish bins and stolen packages, but says the atmosphere is mostly good. A third says it is fairly quiet and everything is nearby.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony, or garage. The living area is given as 96 m² according to the BAG registration, but the agent does not provide a separate figure.
